Asahi Shimbun’s Nozomi Hayashi reports that both supporters and critics of fallen Chongqing Party chief Bo Xilai face pressure as his trial looms. Chongqing civil servant and Bo critic Fang Hong has been detained since July 30th, while journalist and supporter Song Yangbiao was also held for over a week before being released on Monday.
When Bo was indicted on July 25 in Jinan, Shandong province, Fang submitted a request with his superior seeking time off work because